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How did the scoring unfold at Selhurst Park?

Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park on Friday in the English Premier League, making it two wins from their first two matches of the season. Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki scored twice each for the visitors, while Phil Foden contributed directly with two assists.

City went into the break ahead thanks to a header from Haaland. In the second half, Cherki doubled the lead with a goal created by his individual brilliance. Palace briefly revived their hopes when a Yeremy Pino free kick hit the post, then bounced off goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and into the net.

But after that, City took control again. Cherki scored his second and the team’s third with a shot from outside the box that deflected off a defender. The final word came from Haaland, who finished with his left foot after a through ball from Foden.

Who stood out?

Cherki took his chance in the starting XI

Rayan Cherki had been named on the bench in the season opener against Bournemouth, before coming on to provide two assists. Away to Crystal Palace, he made the most of his start this time and was one of the most influential players on the pitch.

  • Erling Haaland: scored 2 goals and made the difference with his finishing.
  • Phil Foden: provided 2 assists to drive City’s attack.

After the match, Haaland said the team was still adjusting to new head coach Enzo Maresca and called the performance “a step in the right direction.” The Norwegian striker also stressed that everyone must work harder to bring the squad’s quality onto the pitch.

Where both teams stand after the match

City had come from behind to win against Bournemouth in their opener. After struggling in that match, the team looked much sharper in attack against Palace and offered encouraging signs for the new era under Maresca.

In the closing minutes, young Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who joined the squad from Lille this week for £86 million ($116 million), also came on to make his first appearance in a City shirt. Hosts Crystal Palace, meanwhile, suffered a second straight league defeat after losing 2-0 to Everton.

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